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The Lagos state government says it closed an entry section of Eko bridge, also known as second mainland bridge, to facilitate repairs.

In a statement, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced that the repairs would be done around Costain axis inwards Apongbon/Lagos Island, with the closure of entry from Funsho Williams Avenue, starting from Tuesday.

The agency said traffic would be diverted for road users plying the route from different parts of the state.

“From Alaka to Lagos island / Apongbon: Take Iponri to Costain and connect destination through Eko Bridge,” the statement read.

“From Alaka service lanes: Take Bode Thomas to Eric Moore Road to Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries) to Costain and link destination through Eko Bridge.

“From Stadium to Shitta round about to Adeniran Ogunsanya Road to Bode Thomas to Eric Moore to Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries) to Costain and link destination through Eko Bridge

“From Ojuelegba: Take Tejuosho to Yaba to Murtala Mohammed Way to Oyingbo -Iddo -Otto to Idumota Bridge or Carter Bridge and connect destination.

“From Agege motor road/ Ikorodu road: Take Jibowu to Herbert Macaulay Way to Adekunle to 3rd Mainland Bridge and navigate your journey.”

The agency asked for the cooperation and support of Lagosians during this period, adding that it regrets “any inconvenience this repair work may cause”.